PHOTO GALLERY - 2024

December 5, 2024 - Our December meeting was held at Wise Baptist Church Fellowship Hall--a lovely facility for the meeting.

December 5, 2024 - Members are seen relaxing after enjoying a delicious meal and listening to beautiful Christmas music.

December 5, 2024 - Members Diane Colin on flute and Sallye Duncan at the keyboard provided members with a wonderful selection of Christmas music.

December 5, 2024 - President Sheila Robertson, center, presented Diane and Sallye with a rose in appreciation of their musical presentation.

December 5, 2024 - President Sheila Robertson, left, presented Region III Regional Director Dr. Carol Maidon with a rose and a card stating that a donation in her honor would be given to the NC DKG Educational Foundation in appreciation for her visit to our chapter.

December 5, 2024 - Santa arrived just in time to help us with our Nice Santa Christmas present exchange by delivering the presents to each of the members.

December 5, 2024 - After the presents were delivered, Norlina Group Chair Danylu Hundley thanked Santa (Steve Young) for helping to really get us in the Christmas spirit.

December 5, 2024 - President Sheila Robertson surprised member Nancy Tunstall by presenting her with an animated phonograph that plays eight Christmas songs in appreciation for her dedication to Gamma Chi and DKG.

December 5, 2024 - After the entertainment and program, President Sheila Robertson conducted the business meeting.

Goodie bags for new teachers were delivered to Mariam Boyd Elementary School during American Education Week in November 2024. Pictured on the front row from left are DKG member Rachel Smith; new teachers - Shamika Tunstall, Donna Atkinson, Rosana Marquez and Elizabeth Martin; and DKG member Kirby Alston. Pictured on the back row from left are Beginning Teacher Support Committee Chair Norma Retzlaff, DKG member Gail Coleman and Principal Lianndra Davis.

Goodie bags for new teachers were delivered to Northside Elementary School during American Education Week in November 2024. Pictured from left are Beginning Teacher Support Committee Chair Norma Retzlaff and new teachers Chasadie Searcy, Derrick Squire, and Mona Liza DeLeon.

Goodie bags for new teachers were delivered to Vaughan Elementary School during American Education Week in November 2024. New teachers receiving bags are Lenesha Northington (left) and Sophia McMannen (right). Presenting the bags is DKG member Robin Edwards (middle).

Goodie bags for new teachers were delivered to Warren Early College School during American Education Week in November 2024. Pictured from left are new teacher Acela Recentes and Beginning Teacher Support Committee Chair Norma Retzlaff.

Goodie bags for new teachers were delivered to Warren County High School during American Education Week in November 2024. Pictured from left are President Sheila Robertson and new teachers Latasha Davis, Felicia Johnson, and Terrence Canaday.

September 5, 2024 - Members and guest (Josalyn Thompson, center) enjoy fellowship prior to the meal.

September 5, 2024 - Members enjoy fellowship prior to the meal.

September 5, 2024 - Members enjoy fellowship prior to the meal.

September 5, 2024 - President Sheila Robertson conducts the meeting.

September 5, 2024 - Afghan Committee Chair Danylu Hundley gives her report.

September 5, 2024 - Awards Committee Chair Dr. Sylvia Alston, left, gives her report.

September 5, 2024 - Ten members were recognized for milestones in membership. They are, front row from left, Nancy Tunstall (25 years), Evelyn Hall (10 years), Norma Retzlaff (30 years); back row from left, Diana Bobbitt (20 years), Martha Ann Overby (35 years), and Aimee Cooper (10 years). Not pictured, Trina Paynter (15 years), Ashley Barnette (10 years), Jenny O’Meara (10 years) and Pattie Rodwell (5 years).

September 5, 2024 - Twelve members were recognized for Member Excellence. To achieve this honor, members had to complete activities listed on a form during the past year that measured their attendance, participation in projects, financial contributions, networking and lifelong learning. Members scoring enough points to achieve the award are, front row from left, Gail Coleman, Nancy Tunstall, Evelyn Hall, Norma Retzlaff, Rachel Smith, and Melanie Burnette; back row from left, Betsy Clark, Debra Clayton, Diane Colin, Dr. Sylvia Alston, Sheila Robertson, and Loree Harris.

September 5, 2024 - Twelve members were recognized for perfect attendance at all meetings last year. They are, front row from left, Melanie Burnette, Evelyn Hall, Nancy Tunstall, Rachel Smith, Norma Retzlaff, and Gail Coleman; back row from left, Betsy Clark, Sara Council, Sheila Robertson and Loree Harris; not pictured, Ginny Bernard and Renee Mizelle.

September 5, 2024 - Awards Committee Member Chris Skinner, left, presented Evelyn Hall with the Gamma Chi Golden Key Award. The Golden Key Award is intended to recognize key women educators who work in the background getting things done without personal glory or gain for herself, and one who is dedicated to fulfilling the purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG).

September 5, 2024 - Awards Committee Member Chris Skinner, right, presented Sara Council with the Gamma Chi Risimg Star Award. The Rising Star Award is intended to recognize and encourage key women educators with six or less years of membership in DKG. These members demonstrate exceptional growth in education, leadership, and contributions consistent with DKG’s vision and purposes. They reflect strong potential for successful leadership at the chapter level and beyond.

September 5, 2024 - Evelyn Hall, left, and Sara Council will be the chapter’s nominees for the 2025 NC DKG Golden Key and 2025 Rising Star Awards to be presented at the state convention in April 2025.

September 5, 2024 - Beginning Teacher Support Chair Norma Retzlaff gives her report.

September 5, 2024 - President Sheila Robertson, standing, presented a program on making a fall greeting card using the Iris Card Folding Method. Here she is assisting members as they work on their card.

September 5, 2024 - Members are industriously working on their cards.

September 5, 2024 - First Vice President Aimee Cooper, left, presented President Sheila Robertson with a rose in appreciation for presenting the card making program.

August 19, 2024 - Three Gamma Chi Members, from left, Gail Coleman, Norma Retzlaff, and President Sheila Robertson, represent Gamma Chi at the Convocation for Warren County teachers.

July 31, 2024 - Gamma Chi members hosted a breakfast for Warren County new teachers who were attending a New Teacher Orientation. Pictured above from left, Beginning Teacher Support Chair Norma Retalaff, President Sheila Robertson, Debra Clayton, Nancy Tunstall, and Gail Coleman. Not pictured is Dr. Sylvia Alston.

July 31, 2024 - Pictured above is the food brought by Gamma Chi members for the breakfast for new Warren County teachers before they attended the New Teacher Orientation.

July 31, 2024 - Some of the new teachers and staff enjoying breakfast provided by Gamma Chi members.

May 16, 2024 - Sallye Duncan plays In the Garden as people gather for the Celebration of Life ceremony for our dear departed sister Shirley White.

May 16, 2024 - President Dr. Sylvia Alston begins the ceremony.

May 16, 2024 - Melanie Burnette gives a moving tribute to Shirley.

May 16, 2024 - After the ceremony, President Alston presents Shirley's daughter, Debra Clayton, with a white rose for the family.

May 16, 2024 - Mary Austell, left, and Patrica Williamson sit and talk while waiting for the dinner line to wind down.

May 16, 2024 - Members of the White family: from left, Ashley, Margaret, Hal, Stuart and Virginia Rose.

May 16, 2024 - Grant recipient Lenesha Northington, left, with her mother, Tongia Northington

May 16, 2024 - Presenters Elaine and Richard Blankenship

May 16, 2024 - Our caterer, Cheryl Bell (right), serving up her usual delicious meal

May 16, 2024 - Nancy Blankenship $1,000 Grants-in-Aid: from left, Scholarship Committee Chair Betsy Clark; recipient Bethany Bellamy; presenters Catherine Blankenship, Elaine Blankenship and Richard Blankenship; and recipient Lenesha Northington

May 16, 2024 - Nancy Blankenship $1,000 Scholarship: from left, Scholarship Committee Chair Betsy Clark; recipient Rachel Smith; and presenters Catherine Blankenship, Elaine Blankenship and Richard Blankenship

May 16, 2024 - Josephine Myrick $1,000 Scholarship: from left, Scholarship Committee Chair Betsy Clark, presenter Josie Myrick and recipient Chris Skinner

May 16, 2024 - Shirley White Professional Development Grant: from left, Scholarship Committee Chair Betsy Clark, presenter Debra Clayton and recipient Aimee Cooper (grant used to receive training certification)

May 16, 2024 - Shirley White Professional Development Grants: from left, Scholarship Committee Chair Betsy Clark and recipients Debra Clayton, Nancy Tunstall, Diane Colin, Sallye Duncan, Gail Coleman, Norma Retzlaff, Rachel Smith and Sheila Robertson; not pictured Robin Edwards (gramts ised tp attemd the 2024 NC DKG Convention)

May 16, 2024 - Gamma Chi Chapter

May 16, 2024 - Induction Ceremony: from left, President Dr. Sylvia Alston, inductee Teresa Abbott, officiant Mary Austell, officiant Renee Mizelle and Membership Committee Chair Aimee Cooper

May 16, 2024 - Retirees: from left, presenter President Dr. Sylvia Alston, Elaine Coleman accepting the rose for her daughter Emmy Coleman, Patricia Williamson and Sheila Robertson

May 16, 2024 - from left, Loree Harris, the lucky afghan winner; presenter Josie Myrick; and Afghan Committee Chair Danylu Hundley

May 16, 2024 - from left, Installation Officer Elaine Coleman and retiring officers: President Dr. Sylvia Alston and Recording Secretary Betsy Clark

May 16, 2024 - Elaine Coleman, left, conducts the installation of new officers.

May 16, 2024 - 2024-2026 Gamma Chi Officers: from left, President Sheila Robertson, First Vice President Aimee Cooper, Second Vice President Norma Retzlaff, Recording Secretary Evelyn Hall, Corresponding Secretary Gail Coleman, Treasurer Debra Clayton and Parliamentarian Nancy Tunstall

May 16, 2024 - 2022-2024 President Dr. Sylvia Alston passes the gavel to incoming President Sheila Robertson.

April 26, 2024 - The NC DKG Convention was held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, NC from April 26-April 28, 2024. Opening night was fun night. Convention Chair Nikki Steckroth, left, was jokingly holding up her nightgown to illustrate that we were supposed to wear after 5:00 clothes to the Saturday night banquet. Membership Chair Tammy Cullom got some laughs wearing her flower covered hat. Friday night consisted of tips from the Membership Committee, bingo, and ended with a dance.

April 27, 2024 - Gamma Chi members attending the convention and supervising the Silent Auction were: front row from left, Robin Edwards, Gail Coleman and Rachel Smith; back row from left, Nancy Tunstall, Sallye Duncan, Norma Retzlaff, Sheila Robertson, Diane Colin, Dr. Sylvia Alston and Debra Clayton

April 27, 2024 - At the banquet honoring the chapter presidents, the keynote speaker was NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt.

April 27, 2024 - NC DKG Past Presidents in attendance: front row from left, Lynne Leatherwood, 2005-2007; Dr. Barbara Day, 1993-1995; Beth Winstead, 2021-2023; and Carroll Harrell, 2003-2005; back row from left, Pat Taylor, 2013-2015; Betty Marshall, 2009-2011; Dr. Judy Carlson, 1991-1993; Sheila Groves, 2015-2017; Linda Little, 2011-2013; Connie Savell, 2017-2019; Dot Carter, 1987-1989; and Dr. Teresa Cowan, 2019-2021

April 28, 2024 - The Ceremony of Remembrance was held by the NC DKG Membership Committee. Member Rev. Charlotte Brendel is pictured here at the beginning of the ceremony. As each name is read, a white rose is placed in the vases with the red roses and the tribute sheet is placed in the Book of Remembrance.

April 28, 2024 - The Convention Chorus is seen here singing at the Sunday Brunch. Our member, Shirley White who passed away on March 29, 2024, is sorely missed as she always sang in the chorus.

April 28, 2024 - The following are photos taken at our table at the Sunday Brunch. From left, Debra Clayton and Rachel Smith.

April 28, 2024 - from left, Gail Coleman and Norma Retzlaff

April 28, 2024 - from left, Nancy Tunstall and Dr. Sylvia Alston

April 28, 2024 - from left, Norma Retzfall and Debra Clayton with NC DKG Past President Beth Winstead having some fun

April 28, 2024 - from left, Gail Coleman, Norma Retzlaff, Debra Clayton and Rachel Smith

April 28, 2024 - from left Sheila Robertson, Robin Edwards and Nancy Tunstall

March 7, 2024 - Members arrived at the Littleton meeting to be greeted by lovely flowers and a St. Patrick's Day Riddle Game.

March 7, 2024 - Members begin working on their riddle game.

March 7 - Members visit as they await the meal.

March 7, 2024 - Laura Kearney, Littleton Group chair, puts the finishing touches on dinner.

March 7, 2024 - Members enjoy a delicious meal.

March 7, 2024 - Members enjoy a delicious meal.

March 7, 2024 - Members Sallye Duncan (left) and Diane Colin provided entertainment after the meal by taking the attendees on a musical tour of Ireland. They presented five instrumental numbers playing Irish whistles, an Irish drum, a flute and the piano. Members sang along on the last song, Danny Boy.

March 7, 2024 - Sallye holds an Irish drum and Diane holds an Irish whistle as they get ready to play.

March 7, 2024 - In appreciation for their performance, First Vice President Sheila Robertson (center) presented a rose bouquet to each of them.

March 7, 2024 - NC DKG President Hilda Parlér brought greetings from NC DKG. She emphasized that diversity at all levels is necessary for the survival of the Society. She encouraged the chapter to enhance initiatives to recruit new members, to reinstate former members, to retain active members, and to recognize members for their service and contributions to the work of the Gamma Chi Chapter.

March 7, 2024 - First Vice President Sheila Robertson (left) presented NC DKG President Hilda Parlér with a red rose and announced a Gamma Chi donation to the NC DKG Educational Foundation in her honor.

March 7, 2024 - Awards Member Nancy Tunstall (right) presented member Robin Edwards with a trophy in recognition of her being nominated by the chapter for the NC DKG Beginning Teacher Award of Excellence.

March 7, 2024 - Scholarship Chair Betsy Clark reported on the Scholarship Committee's recommendation to award two grants-in-aid, two scholarships and one professional development grant. These awards will be presented at the May meeting.

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